John Broven Adds Music to the Words

Englishman John Broven is known to most New Orleans and Louisiana music buffs via his two excellent books, Rhythm & Blues In New Orleans and South To Louisiana. While Broven […]

Lee Dorsey, Wheelin’ & Dealin’ (Arista)

The Barons, Society Don’t Let Us Down (Night Train)

Black Top Inks Deal with Alligator

During the 1990s, Black Top was one of New Orleans’ most prominent and busiest record labels. But for the past year and a half, it’s been uncharacteristically quiet over on […]

Will the Real Warren Lee Taylor Please Stand Up

Fats Domino, The Early Imperial Singles 1950-1952 and The Imperial Singles Volume 2 1953-1956 (Ace)

Cookie & The Cupcakes, King of Swamp Pop (Ace)

Who Shot the La La? & McKinley Lil’ Millet

Esquerita, Vintage Voola (Norton)

Al Jackson, A Poor Man’s Blues (Kolab)